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Mission, Purpose & Strategic Plan 2024-27

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Mission.

To cultivate and enhance downtown Kingston’s position as the region’s leading culinary, entertainment and commercial destination, while attracting more people to experience and contribute to our vibrant downtown community. 

Purpose.

Together we are cultivating a community of shared joy, pride, optimism and prosperity in downtown Kingston. 

Guiding Principles.

Knowing that Integrity forms the foundation of who we are, our guiding principles are as follows: 

  • Exceptionality: Maintain excellence and pursue progressive solutions in the development and delivery of all initiatives.  
  • Inclusivity: Welcome, celebrate and respect our diverse community. 
  • Transparency: Commit to fostering trust through authentic and collaborative communication and relationships.  
  • Advocacy: Advocate for a vibrant and successful downtown community.

2024-2027 Strategic Plan.

In 2023 the Downtown Kingston BIA Board of Management, staff, partners and select members engaged in a 2-day strategic priority workshop with the goal of producing a 4-year strategic plan that would resonate with our greater membership, that was aligned with our partners and that gave the staff a roadmap forward. The Board approved Strategic Plan can be viewed and downloaded below.